"He knows the place, we know him, and he would not take long to fit into the play of Atletico Madrid.

"Fernando Torres, Gabi, Koke show the values of Atletico Madrid, a family club, humble, hard-working.

"Koke could have earned much more money [at another club] but he prefers to be happy. When you are wearing the jersey that you love, and are getting playing time, in the end you value that much more than other things.